About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>GARNEY</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">An</span> <strong><span style="color:#677f91">Accounting Manager </span></strong><span style="color:black">position is available at Garney. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of Garney’s water and wastewater construction and manufacturing business. This position leads the accounting staff to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial records, and maintains compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies. The <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> works closely with the Financial Controller to support financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, audit readiness, budgeting, and forecasting activities.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Oversee and manage daily accounting operations, potentially including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger maintenance, as applicable</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and timely</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transactions prepared by accounting staff</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the general ledger and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Utilize financial systems including Microsoft Office, Spectrum, Prophix, and Power BI to support reporting and data management</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and applicable financial regulations</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Coordinate audit preparation activities and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Maintain proper documentation and record retention practices for accounting transactions and financial records</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, internal controls, and data integrity processes</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team environment</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Support employee development and succession planning initiatives within the accounting function</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Assist with onboarding and training of new accounting personnel</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Assist the Financial Controller with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis activities</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Support financial reporting and analysis efforts to provide meaningful business insights</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Collaborate with operational and financial stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Bachelor’s degree in accounting – Required</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience – Required</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Public accounting experience – Strongly Preferred</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Experience in the construction industry, preferably water and wastewater or heavy civil construction – Preferred</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• CPA license or active CPA candidate status – Preferred</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Experience with job costing and revenue recognition in a construction environment – Preferred</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Experience with accounting systems such as Spectrum or similar ERP/accounting platforms</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Familiarity with Prophix and Power BI preferred</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members effectively</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">• Strong professional judgment and decision-making skills</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>LET'S TALK THE PERKS!</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">401(k) plan with a 3.5% match<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Student loan resources<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Weekly paychecks<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Paid time off<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">8 paid holidays<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Free life insurance and disability policy<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Free access to healthcare coordinators<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>CONTACT US</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">If you are interested in this <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#677f91">Accounting Manager </span></strong><span style="color:black">position</span></span>, please click <strong>APPLY NOW</strong> to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit <a id="menur106u" style="color:black" title="https://careers.garney.com/" href="https://careers.garney.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link careers.garney.com."><strong>careers.garney.com. </strong></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span>If you have questions or would like more information, please email <strong>[email protected]</strong> and include the <strong>job location</strong> and <strong>requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page)</strong> to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates. </span></span></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace</strong>.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Agency Disclaimer: <strong>A</strong>ll vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney. In such cases, Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.</strong></span></span></p>